Mmm, i agree as well, tho the 4th one has a certain aesthetic to it that's interesting, but the other two were closer to the design that i was aiming for. the last was a crack at simple design shapes and possibilities that i might use for something else. i dunno why, but red and white really go well together. glad u like em

Yeah, I definitely think the 4th could be used for something else, but I really think if you combine aspects from the other two it could definitely make for something cool I've been looking through your gallery and I really think your style and everything is really fascinating, I'm looking forward to seeing more from you.

Yup, the MGS series is a definite inspiration (along with Deus Ex: HR and Ghost in the Shell). i loved Raiden's new designs. they're a juxtaposition in itself; his earlier incarnation was very effeminate, and those design elements still carried over to his MGS4 and Rising counterparts, but with an emphasis on masculinity and cold emotion - a paradox that just works brilliantly.